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Old 3 April 2016, 03:54 AM   #1
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Royal Oak Bezel Screw

Hello all,

Still having a tough time deciding between a royal oak or offshore (narrowed it down to the silver dial 15400 or the Safari). From the research I've done, I noticed the offshore doesn't use white gold bezel screws (rather stainless steel screws). Anyone know why the offshore a do not use the gold screws and the composition of the white gold?
Also, I read a review of a royal oak and it said the screws can turn yellow due to lack of rhodium plating due to small size. I'm assuming this isn't true, but would like confirmation.
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Old 3 April 2016, 04:04 AM   #2
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Unfortunately I can't comment on either question. I can say I've never seen a bezel screw that was yellowed. Plus I'm sure AP would replace anyway. That said, the safari is easily my favorite ROO. The only reason it wasn't my first choice is that the band is exactly the colour as my skin. Lol


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Old 3 April 2016, 07:55 AM   #3
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i have seen yellow screws on older models but it is true that AP will replace them
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My understanding is that the ROOs use SS screws because gold screws are not strong enough for the application.
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Old 3 April 2016, 10:10 AM   #5
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Royal Oak Bezel Screw

ROO's use SS.

Reality is that it's inconsequential to the watch.

Get what you like - either a classy dress watch or a timeless sports watch.

Screws will look the same.
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Old 4 April 2016, 02:09 AM   #6
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Thanks for the responses everyone
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Old 4 April 2016, 02:20 AM   #7
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Reality is that it's inconsequential to the watch.

Get what you like - either a classy dress watch or a timeless sports watch.

Screws will look the same.

Correct
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Old 4 April 2016, 06:03 AM   #8
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Can't go wrong with either one! Both are excellent choices!
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Old 4 April 2016, 02:18 PM   #9
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Yes you are correct about the screws, but not sure it would make much of a difference in choosing which one to get. Both great options


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ROO's use SS.

Reality is that it's inconsequential to the watch.

Get what you like - either a classy dress watch or a timeless sports watch.

Screws will look the same.
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Old 5 April 2016, 02:32 PM   #11
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I believe the white gold reflect light a little differently compared to SS so the screws and hands can seem to be a little yellow, when in fact it is not.
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The SS screws are stronger for the higher WR, that's why.
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